Thursday, March 28, 2013
Jewelry Re-Design
Do you have any old or broken pieces of jewelry laying around? What about a piece from someone who did not quite understand your style? Why not have it made into something really beautiful and really you? Bring your piece and/or ideas into Strickler Jewelers for a custom consultation. We will go over your options together and give a you full estimate. We also do complete custom design of engagement and wedding rings. We can put a piece together that you would be proud to wear!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Famous Gemstones/JCK
Napoleon’s Engagement Ring Sells for More Than $1 Million
By Rob Bates, Senior Editor
Posted on March 26, 2013
Napoleon’s pear-shaped sapphire, diamond engagement ring.
The ring had an estimate of $23,500 to $26,000.
"In my wildest dreams, I did not think we would outsell the estimate by more than 47 times," Emily Villane, an auction house spokeswoman, told ABCnews.com. "We based the estimates in our catalog on the actual market value of the ring, minus Napoleon and Josephine provenance. It is not our job to tell bidders how much they should pay for the historical premium."
The ring features a pear-shaped sapphire and a diamond. The combined weight of the two is the less than a carat.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
March Birthstone-AQUAMARINE
Depending on the angle an aquamarine is viewed, it can appear blue, green or colorless, like the sea. It is said to reawaken love between a married couple.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Way We Wore-Repost from JCK
Harry Winston’s Big Post-WWII Diamond Boom
© Condé Nast Archive/Corbis
Model Evelyn Tripp dons Harry Winston diamonds galore.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Famous Diamonds
In 1969, Richard Burton gave his wife Elizabeth Taylor a pear shaped diamond that was cut from a 241 carat rough stone. Taylor later put it up for auction to finance a hospital in Botswana.
Gemstone Care
Proper care of your gemstones is extremely important. Precious stones can lose their shine, break, or change color if not cared for properly. When in doubt, visit your local jeweler. They are the experts, and care for items like yours everyday. If you need a gemstone identified, take it to a gemologist. He or she will do a series of tests on the stone to determine exactly what it is. That way, you will never make a mistake in the cleaning, care and storage of your precious stones. Here are a few tips to remember regarding the storage of gemstones.
1.Store each piece seperately. (You do not want them to scratch one another.)
2.Check for loose stones before washing or wearing.
3.Store pieces in jewelry boxes or cloths. Plastic bags can dry out some stones, like opals.
1.Store each piece seperately. (You do not want them to scratch one another.)
2.Check for loose stones before washing or wearing.
3.Store pieces in jewelry boxes or cloths. Plastic bags can dry out some stones, like opals.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Welcome
Welcome to the Strickler Jewelers Blog! The purpose of this blog is to educate, update, and excite you about all aspects of jewelry. Future blog topics include Care and Cleaning of Gemstones and What to Expect at a Custom Consultation. We hope to inspire you to see jewelry and gemstones with the same awe and appreciation we do. Enjoy!
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